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ORGANIC CATEGORIES
Economics of Producing Industrial Hemp in NYS, 2019 Budgets
John Hanchar, Farm Business Management Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
Farm business owners can use 2019 budgets to make decisions regarding industrial hemp's place in their cropping systems.
Crop Alert
Mike Stanyard, Team Leader and Field Crops & IPM Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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Timely observations, information, and control strategies for managing pests, fertility, and current conditions on northwestern NY farms.
Know a Better Pasture
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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Pasture is a great way to feed your livestock during the growing season.
Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Production for the CSW Rotation
John Hanchar, Farm Business Management Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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Growers transitioning from conventional to organic production for the corn, soybean, wheat (CSW) cropping system can use an analysis of transition period economics to make decisions regarding an optimal crop sequencing.
Dealing with Frostbite on Newborn Lambs and Kids
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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Frostbite can be more serious than just ear damage in a cold winter.
Improved Meat Marketing for Small Scale Farms in the Northeast
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Part 1. Understand the customer and their needs: Developing marketing strategy.
Labeling Guideline on Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the Agency in USDA with the responsibility for ensuring that the labeling of meat and poultry products is truthful and not misleading.
Decoding the Label: Know Your Beef Choices
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Check out the newly released fact sheet on types of beef production practices.
Managing Spring Grass Growth and Selective Grazing
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For most beef cattle farmers who are managing their pastures in a rotational grazing system two of the biggest spring challenges are the flush of rapid growth that will occur and selective grazing. OSU Wayne Co. extension educator Rory Lewandowski reviews some basic plant growth biology and grazing principles that may suggest some management strategies. Click here for the full article.
Forage Congress - Presentations
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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New to the NWNY Team's lineup this winter was Forage Congress at the Genesee River Restaurant and Reception Center in Mount Morris, NY.
This event covered timely topics recommended by the region's producers. The morning's session began with an overview of the cropping plan from the ground up, economics of high fiber digestibility, and new alfalfa varieties with quality grasses. The afternoon covered double cropping with winter triticale and options for properly storing silages.
Integrated Pest Management Guide for Organic Dairies- Spanish & English
Libby Eiholzer, Bilingual Dairy
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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English- http://hdl.handle.net/1813/42899
Español- http://hdl.handle.net/1813/46203
Fall Forages
Nancy Glazier, Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
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Fall is coming, whether or not you have all your hay crops needed for the winter.
Upcoming Events
Hands-On Calving Training - Yates County
August 7, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Yates County
Benton, NY
To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
Hands-On Calving Training - Genesee County
August 8, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Genesee County (English)
Batavia, NY
To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
August 8, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Genesee County (Spanish)
Batavia, NY
Hands-On Calving Training -Livingston County
August 14, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Livingston County (English)
Pavilion, NY
To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.